“I should do the dishes before I sit down this morning.” “The table is a mess; I should tidy it up before I do anything.” “While I’m at it, I should clean the bathroom too.” These thoughts run through my head when I wake up and start moving through our house. These thoughts also sneak…
Honey & Salt
A Prayer for the Summer
Lord, As the days grow longer and the sun kisses our skin, may we remember that you are the bringer of life and light. As we go about our days, playing with friends and greeting strangers along the way, may we remember that they are all your precious children. Keep our hearts soft and our…
Best Friends and Bridal Showers
I cried in the bathroom at my bridal shower. Big, fat, soggy tears, but not because of the reason you might think. I had spent months planning my wedding and was excited to celebrate this milestone moment with everyone in my life. So when the clock steadily ticked past 2:00pm towards 2:15pm, and only seven…
A Page from My Recipe Book
When I was growing up, our kitchen seemed like a magical place. I saw my mom making supper every day for our family, and on Saturdays, if we asked really nicely, my dad would make us pancakes for breakfast. I remember having to stand on a chair so that I could reach the counter to…
One-Hit-Wonder
My husband loves classic country, but I’m not talking about 90’s country gold; I’m talking about 1950’s songs about cattle drives and trapping animals. I hadn’t heard many of those songs before (much to his chagrin), but he put together a playlist, and I’ve come to love those old songs. There’s a particular song by…
The Joy of Being
One of my favourite scenes from the movie The Sound of Music is where Maria sings to the children during a thunderstorm, and to distract them, she counts off some of her favourite things. This particular scene is fun and shows the joy and lightheartedness of Julie Andrew’s character. It’s also an excellent reminder to take note of…
Are You Saul or David?
Recently I’ve been reading through the book of 1 Samuel and couldn’t help but notice how Saul and David mirror each other with their stories but contrast one another with how they react to the Lord moving in their lives. Saul was the first king of Israel, and David was one of the greatest kings…
Life Lessons
The transition period from winter to spring is always one of reflection for me. As I watch the snow melt away and feel the earth start to warm again, I can’t help but look back on what the Lord has been thawing and melting in my own life. Here are just a few of the…
Cake and Confetti
I’m a sucker for a surprise birthday party. The planning, decorating, and seeing it all come together with the express purpose of celebrating the life of someone special. Once the balloons have deflated, the cake crumbs have been cleaned up, and the confetti has been swept away, we’re left with a beautiful memory and sticking…
Let Them Go On A Good Day
One of my favourite things about my job is the animals. I grew up in the city and spent my childhood hearing stories about my parents growing up on farms. As a child, I tried to find ways to recreate those same farm experiences in my life. That usually meant playing lots of pretend in…
Simply Katherina 